Sea of Tranquility Listen to the UFO live album Strangers in the Night and hurry to put Michael Schenker on the list! Edit: I was toooooo fast commenting, sorry!
Yes, it was Dickie Betts on the phone. He wanted to remind Pete about "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and bitch about how he got screwed by Greg Allman for the millionth time.
5 guitarists that just take my breath away in no particular order: Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, Danny Gatton, Paco de Lucia. All genius and astounding in their particular fields.
Paul Gilbert has become an absolute favorite of mine over the last decade. When he picks up a guitar he’s like a kid with a new toy. So much joy and emotion come from him and it gets me excited for what he plays. He has such passion for what he does.
David Evans glad you said that! Ritchie is amazing but more so is that he may be the only guy you just can’t get sick of listening to. So creative and musical
When Paul Rodgers was interviewed one time, he was asked an interesting question. Given that he'd worked with so many great guitarists, (Paul Kossoff, Mick Ralphs, Jimmy Page...) who did he think was the best ? He said Paul Kossoff, hands down.
Awesome list Pete! I’ve got a Top 10 in which I grew up on. 1 - Ace Frehley (Nowhere near the best or technical but he is one of the most iconic. Been a huge fan since I was a kid) 2 - Eddie Van Halen 3 - Jimmy Page 4 - Eric Clapton 5 - Kirk Hammett 6 - Tony Iommi 7 - Angus Young 8 - Chuck Berry 9 - B B King 10 - Brian May
BUCK DHARMA BOC Thanks for mentioning him. I was hoping you would. I grew up with boc concerts back in high school and he was always really really really amazing. They are one amazing. Band with the V guitar lineup in the guitar ✝ Really enjoy listening to your programs at is an awesome refreshing break from the news and all the stuff going on so nice to hear about anybody's taste in music rather than what's going on in the world today.
Hey Pete, great list! Just love your ranking shows. Some grest music I discovered through you. The only guy I am missing on your list is Andy Latimer from Camel. Such an emotional player and so many beautiful solos.
Hey Pete, thanks for Mick Taylor @ 44!...when he was the lead guitarist of the Stones, they truly lived up to the title of "The Greatest Rock N Roll Band In The World"
Paul Wheeldon I watched a RUclips video of Mark Knopfler showing different guitar styles recently. He is a jack of all trades and master of bloody all of them.
exactly what i was thinking. he could go completely batshit crazy on guitar and it would still sound good. same way i feel about kurt cobain. some people just have a gift for making a mess sound beautiful.
Oh man!! When I listen to songs like Cortez the Killer, Down by the River, Cinnamon girl Etc…. Nobody else sounds like that. It sounds like Neil & his guitar are locked in an epic battle to the death……A beautiful battle to the death.
I love Angus, too! But I understand Pete didn't put him on his list because he mostly had his eye on if the guitarist is a great composer also. So that would even more be Malcolm instead. But Pete doesn't see AC/DC as a very much important band for the evolution of music, as I understand... And I see most guitarists here stand alone in their band without a second player doing the rhythm only. Perhaps Pete should do also a video about the greatest guitar playing pairs sometimes!
Michael Romeo! My favorite! Rick Emmett is SO underrated. Been seeing him live recently acoustically with another great guitarist. Totally blew my mind!
I'd like to mention Eric Gayles/Gary Hoey/Eric Clapton/Rich Williams/Walter Becker/Dave Mason/Dave Hlubek/Billy Jones/Dickey Betts/Brad Gillis/Vivian Campbell/Walter Trout/Gary Rossington/Allen Collins/Duane Roland/Vinnie Moore/Tommy Shaw/Pete Townsend/Derek Trucks/Duane Allman and Carlos Santana. Great List Pete. I love all your players too.
Nice to see both Martin Barre and Alex Lifeson getting in on the list. Both usually are overlooked because there are so many amazing guitarists. And also because of the respective bands the two of them were in which featured some other amazing musicians/personalities.
This is his list, not your list, they would be on my list, so would Scott Henderson, Jimmy Herring, Dave Mustaine, Zakk Wylde, Derek Trucks and Sonny Landreth, but like I said: it's all subjective, there is no wrong list.
Great list! So glad you include Buck Dharma! I was getting scared you were going to leave out Tony Iommi. One of my faves as well. Probably I would have Zappa in the top 10.
Tony Iommi, Jimmy Page, Angus Young, Ritchie Blackmore, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhôads, Neal Schon, Brian May, Peter Frampton, David Gilmour, Ace Frehley, George Lynch, Alex Lifeson, Glenn Tipton, KK Downing, Robin Trower, Eric Clapton, Jerry Cantrell, John Petrucci, Marty Friedman, Ted Nugent, Rik Emmet, Martin Barre, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Joe Walsh, Don Felder, Duane Allman, Steve Howe
That list is almost perfect for my favorite and notably important guitar players. Good work Pete. I world have only included one more Stevie Ray Vaughan
Ryan: I was three feet from Joe in 1982 during his solo career (Richie's 3-D, Kenner, LA., Sept. 1982). SUPREMELY DISAPPOINTED. I didn't realize at the time that Brad Whitford is the ace guitarist in Aerosmith.
I hear you there man, Kerry King from Slayer said that Glenn Tipton is the most underrated guitarist of all time and it just pisses me off how he gets overlooked all the time. Maybe it is the twin guitar attack of Judas Priest as to why but he's still my favourite.
Yes, Rik Emmett is definitely one of the most underrated guitarist out there. Solo from "Rock and Roll Machine,"(1977) was way ahead of its time. Van Halen I,(1978). Plus his versatility as an accomplished acoustic guitarist catapults him above the rest. ex. "Blinding Light Show/ Moonchild," "Midsummer's Daydream."
JIMMY PAGE-put simply, he is the tastiest player, so many genius, ear candy type riffs, his compositional skills and production wizardry in the studio is without peer! The combination of heaviness while never sacrificing melody......Jimmy Page's guitar playing is the sound of cool! Hey Jimmy, how's about picking up the axe again and making some NOISE!
Thanks for the list Pete. Gotta agree with Blackmore as number 1. He is the most important guitarist in hard rock history the link between Hendrix and Van Halen.
My list starts with Steve Howe, Jeff Baxter and Larry Carlton. I like all the guitar players. There are a lot of talented players that have a much to offer.
Pete!!!! Having a blast still!!! Keep the vids coming!!! Heres the guys that I really like: 1. Scott Gorham 2. John Sykes 3. Tony Iommi 4. Michael Schenker 5. Yngwie Malmsteen 6. Eric Bell 7. Steve Vai 8. Gary Moore 9. Brian Robertson 10. Chris Impeliterri 11. Ritchie Blackmore 12. Adrian Belew 13. Warren Di Martini 14. George Lynch 15. Uli Roth 16. Dave Murray 17. Billy Rankin 18. Adrian Smith 19. Vito Bratta 20. Brian May Pretty much in order, at for today!!!! Thanks Pete!!!
Top ten for me quite easy. 1. Rory Gallagher 2. Ritchie Blackmore 3. Jimi Hendrix 4. Steve Morse 5. Steve Rotherey 6. Dave Gilmore 7. Jeff Beck 8. Brian May 9. Mark Knopfler 10. Gary Moore
The guitar from Megalomania on Sabotage: Mind bending. The front part's slow but Iommi slays us with one of the greatest guitar riffs in the history of the world.
I agree.. As a youngster I never understood hendrix.. Age has taught me the sublime feel of a man who changed guitar playing... Such a touch...a master of the soundless note... Pure beauty.. Bless u Jimi
5 - "Dimebag" Darrell Abbot (Pantera) 4 - Randy Rhoads 3 - Stevie Ray Vaughan 2 - Jimi Hendrix 1 - Eddie Van Halen * You put alot of rock legends at the bottom of your list
1) Jeff Carlisi 2) Jimi Hendrix 3) Steve Morse 4) Lee Ritenour 5) Gary Moore 6) Martin Barre 7) Tony Iommi 8) Alex Lifeson 9) Ritchie Blackmore 10) Michael Schenker 11) Brian May 12) Kerry Livgren 13) Rich Williams 14) Steve Rothery 15) Neal Schon 16) Joe Walsh 17) Angus Young 18) Steve Lukather 19) Eric Clapton 20) Todd Rundgren 21) Ace Frehley 22) Paul Quinn 23) Graham Oliver 24) K.K. Downing 25) Glenn Tipton 26) Eddie Clarke 27) Jan Akkerman 28) Eddie Van Halen 29) Al Di Meola 30) Mike Oldfield 31) Pat Metheny 32) Brian Robertson 33) Rory Gallagher 34) Dave Murray 35) Adrian Smith 36) Bernie Marsden 37) Micky Moody 38) Mel Galley 39) Andrew Latimer 40) Rik Emmett 41) Nancy Wilson 42) Mark Knopfler 43) Pete Townsend 44) Rickey Medlocke 45) Bob Kulick 46) Andy Summers 47) Frankie Sullivan 48) Vinnie Vincent 49) Rick Nielsen 50) David Gilmour
@Omnipresent Spirit Yeah Ok haha. Once again you're entitled to your opinion but like a skunk's spray, IT STINKS. No Eddie Van Halen or Randy Rhoads on top??! Please bro you're clueless.
@Omnipresent Spirit WOW!!! LITERALLY....HAHAHA, OMG you need schooling my friend. I'm gonna tell you the 4 greatest guitarists of all time and listen and remember: For writing, technique, and most importantly A PIONEER AMD INNOVATORS. YOU READY?? IN ORDER: 1) JIMI HENDRIX 2) JIMMY PAGE 3) EDDIE VAN HALEN 4) RANDY RHOADS AND THEN THERE'S EVERYONE ELSE. BUCKEHEAD.🙄 AHHH HAHAHA..😅😂🤣 YOU'RE THE ONLY PERSON ON THE PLANET THAT BELIEVES THAT.
Pete, just want to tell you how we enjoy your show here in northern Sweden! A favourite guitarist to me is Anthony Phillips, Genesis first guitarist and also a solo artist.
My top three haven’t changed in 30 years, sometimes 2 and 3 might be switched but it’s always been the same three guys with no1 unmoved. #1 Brian May #2 Dave Gilmour #3 Richie Blackmore The rest of the top ten would be. Schenker, Knopfler, Gallagher, Koss, Dave Murray, Slash, Guthrie Govan.
That was a great list! Of course, any best guitarist list is totally subjective and varies according to personal taste. For me, everyone who knows me knows that my favorite guitarist is Jerry Garcia, hands down. But, as a guitarist, over the past few years there are 3 players who have had my attention and totally influenced my approach to the instrument: Rory Gallagher, Jimi Hendrix, and Peter Green. They continue to expand my horizons exponentially, showing me possiblities I hadn't even imagined.
My top Guitar players: (All Formats) Gary Moore Chris Rea David Gilmour Lita Ford Nancy Wilson (💝) George Kooysman (Golden Earring) Stevie Ray Vaughan Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music) Andy Scott (Sweet) Michael Schenker Johnny Cash Waylon Jennings Brian May (Queen) Joan Armatrading Donald Roeser (BÖC) Eric Bloom (BÖC) Henry Paul (Blackhawk / Outlaws) Hughie Thomasson (Outlaws / Skynyrd) Gary Rossington (Lynyrd Skynyrd) Allen Collins (Lynyrd Skynyrd) Rickey Medlocke (Blackfoot / Skynyrd) B.B. King Albert Collins Johnny Winter Terry Kath (Chicago) Too name a few. *Note: Haven't even started.*
Here are a few of my favorites that didn’t get mentioned Jason Becker * Prince Steve Howe Stevie ray Orianthi John frusciante Mike McCready Andrew Watt
Steve Howe, Mark Knopfler, Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Phil Keaggy, Dicky Betts, Leo Kottke, Joe Satriani, Eddie V, Michael Hedges, David Brainbridge, Terry Kath, Stevie Ray, Jimmy Page, Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Beck, Hendrix, John Petrucci
Great list. Though I never heard of some of the guys you have in there I’m surprised you didn’t put Satch in there. Finally a list that doesn’t as usual default to Clapton, Page, and Beck in top 5 every time. Thank god.
Top Guitarists ( lead and rhythm) 1. Alex Lifeson 2. Eddie Van Halen 3. Criss Oliva 4. Jim Matheos 5. Piggy ( Voivod ) 6. David Gilmour 7. Steve Gaines 8. Rick Emmit 9. Elliot Easton 10. Martin Barre
Richard Thompson, a truly amazing guitarist in the folk rock genre. Jan Akkerman , amazing solos in Focus Robbie Robertson, great tones. Phil Manzanera Ed Kuepper, huge sound of The Saints and solo albums. Jonny Marr Bert Jansch (hugely influential in acoustic folk) Stephen Stills
Richard Thompson, definitely. I think Pete's list was primarily rock, blues and metal. If it was a wider list for all genres, I'd hope Richard Thompson would be in it.
I like your list. My top ten favorits are: 1. Jimi Hendrix(predictable? hell yeah) 2. Alvin Lee 2. Tony Iommi 2. Leslie West 2. Rory Gallagher 2. Jeff Beck 2. John McLaughlin 2. Robin Trower 2. Ritchie Blackmore 2. Peter Green
@@KellenFredricksen Yeah. Ian Andreson drew so much attention as leader and face of the band it was easy not to focus on other members as individuals, but Barre was crazy good.
Hi, Pete. Love your channel. Glad you put Tony Iommi high on the list. I would have included Chuck Berry and Jerry Garcia. Glenn Tipton comes to mind as well. Keep up the good work!!
Cool that Martin Barre got in! A couple I feel deserve to be on this list: 1. Mark Knopfler (Pete probably just forgot) 2. Steve Stevens 3. Mick Ronson 4. Dimebag 5. Johnny Marr
1. Jimi Hendrix 2. Jimmy Page 3. Pete Townshend 4. David Gilmour 5.George Harrison 6. Keith Richards 7. Eric Clapton 8.Carlos Santana 9. Jerry Garcia 10. Jeff Beck
1. Carlos Santana 2. Gary Moore 3. Richie Blackmore 4. Tonny Iomi 5. Jimmy Hendrix 6.Uli Jon Roth 7. Michael Shankar 8.Jimmy Page 9. Joe Satriany 10. Yngwie Malmsteen. 11. Steve Vai 12. Mark Knopflar 13. Dave Gilmour 14 . Angus Young 15 . Vivian Campbell 16 . Dave Murray 17 . Frank Zappa 18. Van Halen 19. Slash 20. Matthias Jabs.
No particular order.. Elliott Easton Tommy Shaw David Gilmour Sammy Hagar Brian May Steve Howe Myles Goodwin Johnny Marr Alex Lifeson Buck Dharma Jimi Hendrix Steve Vai Mark Knopfler Ace Frehley Pete Townshend
Good list. here’s mine. 10 Craig Goldy 9 Trevor Rabin 8 Randy Rhodes 7 Yngwie Malmsteen 6 George Lynch 5 Michael Schenker 4 Steve Hackett 3 Steve Howe 2 Tony Iommi 1 Ritchie Blackmore Bubbling under is Tony Hicks from the Hollies, Mick Ronson, John Norum and Vito Bratta.
Some of my favorites that didn't make your list: Jerry Garcia, Santana, Pat Metheny, Eric Clapton, Andy Latimer, Roye Albrighton, Steve Rothery, Roy Buchanan, Michael Timmins, Larry Coryell, Terje Rypdal
Oh yeah. Coryell was sick. I saw him do a live solo acoustic show that just laid the place out. And love for Andy Latimer is never misplaced (which brings to mind the gifted Steve Hillage).
Thought Duane Allman would have been around your top list Pete. His playing on Elizabeth Reed... It's some of the best guitar work ever heard. Skydog was taken well too soon.
Pretty good list with a few I haven't heard of. The only ones I would add to the list are Clapton, Peter Green and Mike Campbell. I could have a separate list for my top pickers like Roy Clark, Jerry Reed, Carl Perkins, Mark Knopfler.
Agree with most of your list. I'd have Wolf Hoffmann on there. Van Halen, and Bonamassa a little higher. Totally agree with Gary Moore, he's in my top 5 as well.
Three of my favorites that didn't make your list would be: John Fogerty, another riff master Mick Ronson, especially as a Spider from Mars Joey Santiago of the Pixies
Blackmore and Iomi the best riff writers of all time... Brain May played the guitar like an orchestra..... Watched an interview when Brian May stated that Ritchie Blackmore never got his due....he said that his playing was second to none....
Someone who is always overlooked is Danny Kirwan from early Fleetwood Mac. He was simply masterful and amazing and had a vibrato and tone that was surreal. Sadly, he broke down mentally and basically disappeared after the mid 70's and died obscurely. But what he did musically was monumental and unmatched - and he played with and tutored under Peter Green.
@Ian, GREAT comment, friend. Personally, I always seem to overlook PG: maybe it's because I have trouble discerning his and the excellent Danny's playing, to me the sound and style were quite similar
Here's a guy who inspired a ton of guitar players - George Harrison. Whatever the song needed, he played it. He wasn't flashy and he didn't shred, but he was a massive influence.
There are so many brilliant guitarists but the one that's closest to my heart is Ace Frehley. And yes, he's not the fastest player or technically the best in the business but there's something about him...I can't explain what it is but he's my number one
Pete- Appreciate your list a lot of greats on there! Here’s a few more in addition: TOMMY BOLIN, Gary Ritchrath, Brian Setzer, Billy Zoom - X, Gary Rossington, Joe Walsh, Dickie Betts, KEITH RICHARDS riff master, Peter Green, Peter Frampton, SRV, DUANE ALLMAN😎Forgot Paul Kossoff. Too many more this list could go on and on
Ritchie Blackmore. He just has everything.
Seen him live on the Slaves and Masters tour in Vermont.
He’s got a-everything ! *paw paw paw pas*
He made me discover and love Deep Purple. Still do. 💜
That is Del Strangefish
I love that you include Terry Kath!!!
Someone is calling to tell you that you forgot someone.
LOL! Good one.
Someone from You Tube HQ, wants to know why Joe Bonamassa didn't get mentioned (it might mess up the algorithm) 🤪
John Umek. Yes. He forgot one. The Worlds best guitar player of all time, this guitar player's name is Mark Knopfler.
Sea of Tranquility Listen to the UFO live album Strangers in the Night and hurry to put Michael Schenker on the list!
Edit: I was toooooo fast commenting, sorry!
Yes, it was Dickie Betts on the phone. He wanted to remind Pete about "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and bitch about how he got screwed by Greg Allman for the millionth time.
My favourites...
Rory Gallagher, Tommy Bolin, John McLaughlin, Ritchie Blackmore, Tony Iommi
Finally.....Tommy Bolin is mentioned.. Absolutely one of the best, all by the time he was 25.
McLaughlin (best), Petrucci, Beck, Hendrix, Govan, Johnson, Page, Iomi , Fripp, Angus Young (best fun guitarist) and many more. Love the guitar.
Tommy Bolin is underrated.
I love that you put the late, great Gary Moore in among your top five. His version of "Shapes Of Things" is simply killer.
That Version of Shape of things is killer.......
@@chuckhale5842 but Steve Morse's version of Shapes on Dixie Dregs' Full Circle album is even better
Alex Lifeson, criminally underrated!!
Matty0923 inventive, creative, versatile
@@hermanhelmich he's also from Canada
Very expressive and emotional guitar player. My personal favourite. Followed by Mick Taylor and Buck Dharma.
Agreed. I was glad Pete mentioned him.
he may not top any lists but my favourite is Alex Lifeson
@Walter Sobchak
Definitely,Alex Lifeson.
Alex Lifeson is amazing.
What do you think of Tony Mcphee ?
With that i concur:))
Walter: That's a good point. Peart and Lee get more plaudits than Lifeson. More competition with guitarists, probably.
5 guitarists that just take my breath away in no particular order: Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, Danny Gatton, Paco de Lucia. All genius and astounding in their particular fields.
Paco de Lucia is astounding!
Danny Gatton was incredible.
John Berry Wes :)
Ya...Danny Gatton. Wow!
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Paul Gilbert has become an absolute favorite of mine over the last decade. When he picks up a guitar he’s like a kid with a new toy. So much joy and emotion come from him and it gets me excited for what he plays. He has such passion for what he does.
Great call with Richie Blackmore! Never get tired of listening to him.
David Evans glad you said that! Ritchie is amazing but more so is that he may be the only guy you just can’t get sick of listening to. So creative and musical
Paul Kossoff & Peter Green always spring to mind. I love Ronnie Wood in The Faces.
Kieran Chalmers good call!
When Paul Rodgers was interviewed one time, he was asked an interesting question. Given that he'd worked with so many great guitarists, (Paul Kossoff, Mick Ralphs, Jimmy Page...)
who did he think was the best ? He said Paul Kossoff, hands down.
Your introduction for Allan Holdsworth seriously warmed my heart. He’s my favorite guitarist of all time!
Awesome list Pete! I’ve got a Top 10 in which I grew up on.
1 - Ace Frehley (Nowhere near the best or technical but he is one of the most iconic. Been a huge fan since I was a kid)
2 - Eddie Van Halen
3 - Jimmy Page
4 - Eric Clapton
5 - Kirk Hammett
6 - Tony Iommi
7 - Angus Young
8 - Chuck Berry
9 - B B King
10 - Brian May
lol Ace Frehley what a joke
@@chrischoir3594 hahahhahaha you're a funny guy ... but looks aren't everything
The Clapton stuff with cream is fn amazing.
BUCK DHARMA BOC
Thanks for mentioning him. I was hoping you would. I grew up with boc concerts back in high school and he was always really really really amazing. They are one amazing. Band with the V guitar lineup in the guitar ✝
Really enjoy listening to your programs at is an awesome refreshing break from the news and all the stuff going on so nice to hear about anybody's taste in music rather than what's going on in the world today.
Buck is underrated
I love the solo on Dominance and Submission Unbelievable
Johnny Marr. Just saw him a few months ago. One of the best for me; he plays aroud it. Just great .
@Brenden Waite That's one of the most unique riffs for sure! Radiohead did a version that is also very good.
Always great to hear Criss' name. He's in my top 5. With Vai, Zappa, Di Meola & Lukather.
Ty Tabor, Ric Emmitt both are totally underrated.
Agree 100% on both.
Tabor is awesome
Grown up listening to kings x , ty is one of my favourites , also Scott Henderson of tribal tech
Prince is massively underrated as a guitar player (or any other instrument for that matter)
Great shout. And one easily forgets he played some heavy metal style licks as well.
Prince could play ANYTHING!! And if he couldn't, he'd learn it!
All great mentions, no matter the order, wonderful! ...... but no Prince??
Hey Pete, great list! Just love your ranking shows. Some grest music I discovered through you. The only guy I am missing on your list is Andy Latimer from Camel. Such an emotional player and so many beautiful solos.
@Jon Jensen in fact, Rajaz :)
Angus Young! Hardest working player in the industry. Musicianship is great, but live, you best have Showmanship. Bad Boy Boogie 4 Lf...
Hey Pete, thanks for Mick Taylor @ 44!...when he was the lead guitarist of the Stones, they truly lived up to the title of "The Greatest Rock N Roll Band In The World"
My top 5 of those not mentioned:
1 Steve Rothery
2 Andy Latimer
3 Mark Knopfler
4 Mike Oldfield
5 Adrian Smith
Paul Wheeldon I watched a RUclips video of Mark Knopfler showing different guitar styles recently. He is a jack of all trades and master of bloody all of them.
Andy Latimer...yes!!!!
Andy Latimer’s name never shows up anywhere!
Andrew Latimer is high in my list too! I just commented that to Pete, because I know, that he likes him too!😊
Certainly not the most technically proficient but I love Neil Young with Crazy Horse. Four or five notes and off I drift.
One note solos that slay, you can't beat that!!!
exactly what i was thinking. he could go completely batshit crazy on guitar and it would still sound good. same way i feel about kurt cobain. some people just have a gift for making a mess sound beautiful.
Oh man!! When I listen to songs like Cortez the Killer, Down by the River, Cinnamon girl Etc…. Nobody else sounds like that. It sounds like Neil & his guitar are locked in an epic battle to the death……A beautiful battle to the death.
Dave Murray is my favourite of all time. He is the reason why I picked up a guitar.
Perfect Match with Adrian Smith. They both took Iron Maiden into a Whole New Level. 🎸
I love tony iommi for his solos nobody talk about his uniqe feel of soloing
Very blues influenced
His guitar growls, love it.
Angus Young... dude is one with the guitar and killin it since the 60s
Preach brother 🤘🏻my favourite of all time too! Saw ACDC twice on the rock or bust tour, they’ve been my favourite band since I was 3 and now I’m 17
I love Angus, too! But I understand Pete didn't put him on his list because he mostly had his eye on if the guitarist is a great composer also. So that would even more be Malcolm instead. But Pete doesn't see AC/DC as a very much important band for the evolution of music, as I understand...
And I see most guitarists here stand alone in their band without a second player doing the rhythm only.
Perhaps Pete should do also a video about the greatest guitar playing pairs sometimes!
Rhoads, Roth, Iommi, Blackmore, Schenker
Now that's a pretty great short list.
@@brucefranklin6295 Coming from you, that's a compliment of the highest order. Run to the Light!
Plus Eddie and Petrucci,I'm done!
Tommy Bolin ist meine Nr. 1 Santana unter den ersten Zehn freut mich aber das Gary Moore bei ihm weit vorne ist, meine 2 ist Beck, meine 3 ist Morse
Ulrich Jon Roth
Michael Romeo! My favorite! Rick Emmett is SO underrated. Been seeing him live recently acoustically with another great guitarist. Totally blew my mind!
So glad Buck Dharma was on this list
Blue Oyster Cult still Rocks
Great list, thanks.
Probably unpopular opinion, but my #1 is Dimebag Darrell.
GREAT LIST....Would add: Paul Kossoff, Leslie West, Mick Box, Steve Winwood
Great list, but I would add Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Angus Young and Joe Satriani.
This is my list added along with yours Jeff Beck,EVH, and Steve Vai !#BestEver!#🐐@Joao Pinto Jr
And santana and duane allman
@John Crawford Ronno Hell Yeah!
Alex Skolnick, John 5, Buckethead, and Dimebag Darrell.
Joe Satriani
I'd like to mention Eric Gayles/Gary Hoey/Eric Clapton/Rich Williams/Walter Becker/Dave Mason/Dave Hlubek/Billy Jones/Dickey Betts/Brad Gillis/Vivian Campbell/Walter Trout/Gary Rossington/Allen Collins/Duane Roland/Vinnie Moore/Tommy Shaw/Pete Townsend/Derek Trucks/Duane Allman and Carlos Santana. Great List Pete. I love all your players too.
Duane Allman and Dicky Betts
Pete, there's something about these videos I can't put my finger on, but man, I could watch you do this shit all day.
Nice to see both Martin Barre and Alex Lifeson getting in on the list. Both usually are overlooked because there are so many amazing guitarists. And also because of the respective bands the two of them were in which featured some other amazing musicians/personalities.
as Pete expected, where is Danny Gatton and Roy Buchanan?They could be on this list .....lol
This is his list, not your list, they would be on my list, so would Scott Henderson, Jimmy Herring, Dave Mustaine, Zakk Wylde, Derek Trucks and Sonny Landreth, but like I said: it's all subjective, there is no wrong list.
@albatrossus albatrossus Yeah, I love his playing with the Allmans and on Greg's solo album, very tasty player.
Pete did include Roy..
Great list! So glad you include Buck Dharma! I was getting scared you were going to leave out Tony Iommi. One of my faves as well. Probably I would have Zappa in the top 10.
Tony Iommi, Jimmy Page, Angus Young, Ritchie Blackmore, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhôads, Neal Schon, Brian May, Peter Frampton, David Gilmour, Ace Frehley, George Lynch, Alex Lifeson, Glenn Tipton, KK Downing, Robin Trower, Eric Clapton, Jerry Cantrell, John Petrucci, Marty Friedman, Ted Nugent, Rik Emmet, Martin Barre, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Joe Walsh, Don Felder, Duane Allman, Steve Howe
Nice list, Tom! Would add Jeff Beck?
I put only guitarists who influenced my guitar playing, but I do admire Jeff Beck
I hope you meant Duane Allman not Greg
That list is almost perfect for my favorite and notably important guitar players. Good work Pete. I world have only included one more Stevie Ray Vaughan
I’ve only discovered your channel in the past couple weeks and I LOVE it! I’ve been binge watching. Great insight on a shared love of hard rock music.
Pete Townshend. Joe Perry. And someone that is very underrated: Elliot Easton of The Cars.
Good choice. People have no idea just how good Elliott Easton is.
bostonwhofan Joe Perry blows.
Love Easton.
Ryan: I was three feet from Joe in 1982 during his solo career (Richie's 3-D, Kenner, LA., Sept. 1982).
SUPREMELY DISAPPOINTED.
I didn't realize at the time that Brad Whitford is the ace guitarist in Aerosmith.
Bostonwhofan: Elliot is incredibly gifted. Melody, chops... Love him.
Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest should be in here because of his extraordinary style,man how can he not be in here Pete
One of my favorites. I'm thinking maybe because he was part of a duo. Beyond the realms of death says it all
@@haywoodyoudome
Ikr? Tipton has been my favorite guitarist since 1981
I hear you there man, Kerry King from Slayer said that Glenn Tipton is the most underrated guitarist of all time and it just pisses me off how he gets overlooked all the time. Maybe it is the twin guitar attack of Judas Priest as to why but he's still my favourite.
Dave Murray
@@haywoodyoudome Somehow guys in 2 guitar bands do. Angus, Scott Gorham,
Rik Emmett (Rock & Roll Machine solo @ the US Festival) ; The riff master Steve Clark( The instrumental 625)
YES Rik doesn't get nearly as much credit as he deserves. Fantastic guitar player. big thumbs up dude
Rik's (triumph) US festival performance was crazy good. He Was always better live than studio. Shreds and sung like a bird too.
Yes, Rik Emmett is definitely one of the most underrated guitarist out there. Solo from "Rock and Roll Machine,"(1977) was way ahead of its time. Van Halen I,(1978). Plus his versatility as an accomplished acoustic guitarist catapults him above the rest. ex. "Blinding Light Show/ Moonchild," "Midsummer's Daydream."
For me 1) David Gilmour 2) everyone else
I agree and even commented the same.
JIMMY PAGE-put simply, he is the tastiest player, so many genius, ear candy type riffs, his compositional skills and production wizardry in the studio is without peer! The combination of heaviness while never sacrificing melody......Jimmy Page's guitar playing is the sound of cool! Hey Jimmy, how's about picking up the axe again and making some NOISE!
Thanks for the list Pete. Gotta agree with Blackmore as number 1. He is the most important guitarist in hard rock history the link between Hendrix and Van Halen.
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BLACKMORE a One trick poney??? You're insane!!!
Page was sloppy....overrated.
Johnny Winter......please!!
Seen him live in West Virginia
My list starts with Steve Howe, Jeff Baxter and Larry Carlton.
I like all the guitar players. There are a lot of talented players that have a much to offer.
Yeah. Steely Dan is kind of guitar hall of fame by it's lonesome.
Pete!!!! Having a blast still!!! Keep the vids coming!!! Heres the guys that I really like:
1. Scott Gorham
2. John Sykes
3. Tony Iommi
4. Michael Schenker
5. Yngwie Malmsteen
6. Eric Bell
7. Steve Vai
8. Gary Moore
9. Brian Robertson
10. Chris Impeliterri
11. Ritchie Blackmore
12. Adrian Belew
13. Warren Di Martini
14. George Lynch
15. Uli Roth
16. Dave Murray
17. Billy Rankin
18. Adrian Smith
19. Vito Bratta
20. Brian May
Pretty much in order, at for today!!!! Thanks Pete!!!
My top 3 ...
3 ) Jimmy Page
2 ) Jimi Hendrix
1 ) Eric Clapton
Way , Waay , Waaay too many to mention ...
Top ten for me quite easy.
1. Rory Gallagher
2. Ritchie Blackmore
3. Jimi Hendrix
4. Steve Morse
5. Steve Rotherey
6. Dave Gilmore
7. Jeff Beck
8. Brian May
9. Mark Knopfler
10. Gary Moore
Pete, what are your thoughts on Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains in terms of his playing?
Good player, I like him.
The guitar from Megalomania on Sabotage: Mind bending. The front part's slow but Iommi slays us with one of the greatest guitar riffs in the history of the world.
I agree.. As a youngster I never understood hendrix.. Age has taught me the sublime feel of a man who changed guitar playing... Such a touch...a master of the soundless note... Pure beauty.. Bless u Jimi
John Rumsby He blows. If he were white, he'd be unknown.
5 - "Dimebag" Darrell Abbot (Pantera)
4 - Randy Rhoads
3 - Stevie Ray Vaughan
2 - Jimi Hendrix
1 - Eddie Van Halen
* You put alot of rock legends at the bottom of your list
1. jimmy page
2. hendrix
3. iommi
4. blackmore
Agreed! I would add David Gilmour to round out the top 5.
HOW CAN ANYBODY BEAT HENDRIX??
Add Michael Schenker and you're right on.
1) Jeff Carlisi
2) Jimi Hendrix
3) Steve Morse
4) Lee Ritenour
5) Gary Moore
6) Martin Barre
7) Tony Iommi
8) Alex Lifeson
9) Ritchie Blackmore
10) Michael Schenker
11) Brian May
12) Kerry Livgren
13) Rich Williams
14) Steve Rothery
15) Neal Schon
16) Joe Walsh
17) Angus Young
18) Steve Lukather
19) Eric Clapton
20) Todd Rundgren
21) Ace Frehley
22) Paul Quinn
23) Graham Oliver
24) K.K. Downing
25) Glenn Tipton
26) Eddie Clarke
27) Jan Akkerman
28) Eddie Van Halen
29) Al Di Meola
30) Mike Oldfield
31) Pat Metheny
32) Brian Robertson
33) Rory Gallagher
34) Dave Murray
35) Adrian Smith
36) Bernie Marsden
37) Micky Moody
38) Mel Galley
39) Andrew Latimer
40) Rik Emmett
41) Nancy Wilson
42) Mark Knopfler
43) Pete Townsend
44) Rickey Medlocke
45) Bob Kulick
46) Andy Summers
47) Frankie Sullivan
48) Vinnie Vincent
49) Rick Nielsen
50) David Gilmour
@Omnipresent Spirit yeh Buddy Guy all day 👍👍
@Omnipresent Spirit Add Steve Hackett also. Weird to have Andy Latimer on there but not Steve Hackett(and Steve Howe too for that matter).
Where's Jimmy Page???!!! That's why it's an opinion and your list is a lot of opinion.
@Omnipresent Spirit Yeah Ok haha. Once again you're entitled to your opinion but like a skunk's spray, IT STINKS.
No Eddie Van Halen or Randy Rhoads on top??! Please bro you're clueless.
@Omnipresent Spirit WOW!!! LITERALLY....HAHAHA, OMG you need schooling my friend. I'm gonna tell you the 4 greatest guitarists of all time and listen and remember: For writing, technique, and most importantly A PIONEER AMD INNOVATORS.
YOU READY??
IN ORDER:
1) JIMI HENDRIX
2) JIMMY PAGE
3) EDDIE VAN HALEN
4) RANDY RHOADS
AND THEN THERE'S EVERYONE ELSE.
BUCKEHEAD.🙄 AHHH HAHAHA..😅😂🤣
YOU'RE THE ONLY PERSON ON THE PLANET THAT BELIEVES THAT.
Pete, just want to tell you how we enjoy your show here in northern Sweden! A favourite guitarist to me is Anthony Phillips, Genesis first guitarist and also a solo artist.
My top three haven’t changed in 30 years, sometimes 2 and 3 might be switched but it’s always been the same three guys with no1 unmoved.
#1 Brian May
#2 Dave Gilmour
#3 Richie Blackmore
The rest of the top ten would be.
Schenker, Knopfler, Gallagher, Koss, Dave Murray, Slash, Guthrie Govan.
Waw good taste of music! I always loved brian may. Underated guy
Yes Dave Murray.
That was a great list! Of course, any best guitarist list is totally subjective and varies according to personal taste. For me, everyone who knows me knows that my favorite guitarist is Jerry Garcia, hands down. But, as a guitarist, over the past few years there are 3 players who have had my attention and totally influenced my approach to the instrument: Rory Gallagher, Jimi Hendrix, and Peter Green. They continue to expand my horizons exponentially, showing me possiblities I hadn't even imagined.
My top Guitar players:
(All Formats)
Gary Moore
Chris Rea
David Gilmour
Lita Ford
Nancy Wilson (💝)
George Kooysman (Golden Earring)
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music)
Andy Scott (Sweet)
Michael Schenker
Johnny Cash
Waylon Jennings
Brian May (Queen)
Joan Armatrading
Donald Roeser (BÖC)
Eric Bloom (BÖC)
Henry Paul (Blackhawk / Outlaws)
Hughie Thomasson (Outlaws / Skynyrd)
Gary Rossington (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Allen Collins (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
Rickey Medlocke (Blackfoot / Skynyrd)
B.B. King
Albert Collins
Johnny Winter
Terry Kath (Chicago)
Too name a few.
*Note: Haven't even started.*
Great list!🎸🎵
It’s funny when you mentioned Alex my mind went to Xanadu immediately, great minds think alike
Here are a few of my favorites that didn’t get mentioned
Jason Becker *
Prince
Steve Howe
Stevie ray
Orianthi
John frusciante
Mike McCready
Andrew Watt
Frank Marino! Most underrated of all time!
Any of his albums that you would recommend.
@@tonypeake467 start with Juggernaut
@@tonypeake467 Whats Next or Power of Rock and Roll, really any of his discography...absolutely incredible guitarist
Steve Howe, Mark Knopfler, Larry Carlton, Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Phil Keaggy, Dicky Betts, Leo Kottke, Joe Satriani, Eddie V, Michael Hedges, David Brainbridge, Terry Kath, Stevie Ray, Jimmy Page, Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Beck, Hendrix, John Petrucci
Richard Thompson and neil young 2 of my favourite guitar players. Notable mentions for Mick Ronson and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Great list. Though I never heard of some of the guys you have in there I’m surprised you didn’t put Satch in there. Finally a list that doesn’t as usual default to Clapton, Page, and Beck in top 5 every time. Thank god.
Agree with Clapton and Page but Beck is ridiculously good, saw him live for the first time last year and was flabbergasted by his playing.
Ian Gillard Yes Beck is amazing. Just felt that he didn’t rock hard enough. I’m not a metal head but I do like it in overdrive sometimes 😎
Good list, I like that you put Frank Marino in your list, he's so often overlooked. I got the dvd set he just put out, I strongly recommend it
New DVD from Frank Marino is excellent! So much class...
frank marino may be the VERY best
'From The Hip' is a great album!
Great list, shocked SRV is not on the list. Dude's a Legend.
I noticed that too - also Mark Knopfler
@@reallymysterious4393 I was going to mention MK as well, but just left it at SRV. By the way MK is my number 2 and Jeff Beck is my number 1.
Top Guitarists ( lead and rhythm)
1. Alex Lifeson
2. Eddie Van Halen
3. Criss Oliva
4. Jim Matheos
5. Piggy ( Voivod )
6. David Gilmour
7. Steve Gaines
8. Rick Emmit
9. Elliot Easton
10. Martin Barre
Richard Thompson, a truly amazing guitarist in the folk rock genre.
Jan Akkerman , amazing solos in Focus
Robbie Robertson, great tones.
Phil Manzanera
Ed Kuepper, huge sound of The Saints and solo albums.
Jonny Marr
Bert Jansch (hugely influential in acoustic folk)
Stephen Stills
Richard Thompson, definitely. I think Pete's list was primarily rock, blues and metal. If it was a wider list for all genres, I'd hope Richard Thompson would be in it.
Thumb up for Johnny Marr.
I like your list. My top ten favorits are:
1. Jimi Hendrix(predictable? hell yeah)
2. Alvin Lee
2. Tony Iommi
2. Leslie West
2. Rory Gallagher
2. Jeff Beck
2. John McLaughlin
2. Robin Trower
2. Ritchie Blackmore
2. Peter Green
THANK YOU for mentioning the Green God.
Peter Green was awesome.
Those live recordings from the Boston Tea Party... Wow.
Boston Tea party is awesome
Clapton w/ Cream; Leslie West; Johnny Winter; Mike Bloomfield; Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Yep, Blackmore is my favorite, too. A ton of brilliant solos, and wonderful feeling-imbued playing.
My additions would be Tommy Bolin, Roy Buchanan and Kim Simmonds
You rule!! Agreed, 150%!!!! All three are unreal and each one has a completely different sound and style.
Cool to here Martin Barre in there.
Underrated
@@KellenFredricksen Yeah. Ian Andreson drew so much attention as leader and face of the band it was easy not to focus on other members as individuals, but Barre was crazy good.
Hi, Pete. Love your channel. Glad you put Tony Iommi high on the list. I would have included Chuck Berry and Jerry Garcia. Glenn Tipton comes to mind as well. Keep up the good work!!
Neil Young never gets the respect he deserves
Two of his songs should put him in the top 5 and into the RRHOF...Cortez and Powderfinger...some of the greatest licks ever recorded...
Neil young sucks
Danielle U - Neil Young...the king of the one note guitar solo!
Gotta say... Bad technique but I love the energy and raw take. Fantastic.
@@birthabutt9555 Exacly. I wasn't talking about technique.
A few missing and a few I'd never heard of. Not sure how Pete finds the time to listen to all these guys! Keep on rocking guys!
Cool that Martin Barre got in! A couple I feel deserve to be on this list:
1. Mark Knopfler (Pete probably just forgot)
2. Steve Stevens
3. Mick Ronson
4. Dimebag
5. Johnny Marr
1. Jimi Hendrix
2. Jimmy Page
3. Pete Townshend
4. David Gilmour
5.George Harrison
6. Keith Richards
7. Eric Clapton
8.Carlos Santana
9. Jerry Garcia
10. Jeff Beck
1. Carlos Santana 2. Gary Moore 3. Richie Blackmore 4. Tonny Iomi 5. Jimmy Hendrix 6.Uli Jon Roth 7. Michael Shankar 8.Jimmy Page 9. Joe Satriany 10. Yngwie Malmsteen. 11. Steve Vai 12. Mark Knopflar 13. Dave Gilmour 14 . Angus Young 15 . Vivian Campbell 16 . Dave Murray 17 . Frank Zappa 18. Van Halen 19. Slash 20. Matthias Jabs.
No particular order..
Elliott Easton
Tommy Shaw
David Gilmour
Sammy Hagar
Brian May
Steve Howe
Myles Goodwin
Johnny Marr
Alex Lifeson
Buck Dharma
Jimi Hendrix
Steve Vai
Mark Knopfler
Ace Frehley
Pete Townshend
Might as well put James Young with Tommy Shaw. Lol I'm a huge fan of Tommy
@@Longhorn.Rock_Roll61 I agree with you 100%.....James Young is so good. Just check out all of those solos on Grand Illusion. Great stuff!!!!
I'm thinking the 97 tour was awesome. I never got to see Styx I saw Tommy Shaw once back I think 84 back up Rush that show was unforgettable.
My top 2 is the same! And my top 5 would be:
1. Blackmore
2. Iommi
3. Dave Mustaine
4. Randy Rhoads
5. Brian May
Good list.
here’s mine.
10 Craig Goldy
9 Trevor Rabin
8 Randy Rhodes
7 Yngwie Malmsteen
6 George Lynch
5 Michael Schenker
4 Steve Hackett
3 Steve Howe
2 Tony Iommi
1 Ritchie Blackmore
Bubbling under is Tony Hicks from the Hollies, Mick Ronson, John Norum and Vito Bratta.
Some of my favorites that didn't make your list:
Jerry Garcia, Santana, Pat Metheny, Eric Clapton, Andy Latimer, Roye Albrighton, Steve Rothery, Roy Buchanan, Michael Timmins, Larry Coryell, Terje Rypdal
Garcia could tell a story through a solo. He wasn't technically perfect, but nobody even comes close in my opinion.
Steve Rothery never gets the credit he deserves.
Oh yeah. Coryell was sick. I saw him do a live solo acoustic show that just laid the place out. And love for Andy Latimer is never misplaced (which brings to mind the gifted Steve Hillage).
Thought Duane Allman would have been around your top list Pete.
His playing on Elizabeth Reed... It's some of the best guitar work ever heard. Skydog was taken well too soon.
Pretty good list with a few I haven't heard of. The only ones I would add to the list are Clapton, Peter Green and Mike Campbell. I could have a separate list for my top pickers like Roy Clark, Jerry Reed, Carl Perkins, Mark Knopfler.
Don't forget Glen Campbell
@@georgewagner2352 Or Albert Lee, Tony Rice, Tommy Emmanuel and Chet Atkins
Yippieee! All the time I was waiting to see if you were going to mention Blackmore and then you put him right on the top! That made my day! Cheers.
Agree with most of your list. I'd have Wolf Hoffmann on there. Van Halen, and Bonamassa a little higher. Totally agree with Gary Moore, he's in my top 5 as well.
Looked through quite a few comments, and avoiding overlap, I have Kerry Livgren, Mick Ralphs, Nels Cline, and Matt Bellamy are worth a mention.
Three of my favorites that didn't make your list would be:
John Fogerty, another riff master
Mick Ronson, especially as a Spider from Mars
Joey Santiago of the Pixies
Mick Ronson had great tone.
Blackmore and Iomi the best riff writers of all time... Brain May played the guitar like an orchestra.....
Watched an interview when Brian May stated that Ritchie Blackmore never got his due....he said that his playing was second to none....
Someone who is always overlooked is Danny Kirwan from early Fleetwood Mac. He was simply masterful and amazing and had a vibrato and tone that was surreal. Sadly, he broke down mentally and basically disappeared after the mid 70's and died obscurely. But what he did musically was monumental and unmatched - and he played with and tutored under Peter Green.
@Ian, GREAT comment, friend. Personally, I always seem to overlook PG: maybe it's because I have trouble discerning his and the excellent Danny's playing, to me the sound and style were quite similar
Here's a guy who inspired a ton of guitar players - George Harrison. Whatever the song needed, he played it. He wasn't flashy and he didn't shred, but he was a massive influence.
Keith Richard, Angus Young, Joe Satriani,
There are so many brilliant guitarists but the one that's closest to my heart is Ace Frehley.
And yes, he's not the fastest player or technically the best in the business but there's something about him...I can't explain what it is but he's my number one
Johnny Pairoux What it was about Ace that you can't explain is called "Great Tone". Les Paul through Marshall amps, you can't go wrong
Pete- Appreciate your list a lot of greats on there! Here’s a few more in addition: TOMMY BOLIN, Gary Ritchrath, Brian Setzer, Billy Zoom - X, Gary Rossington, Joe Walsh, Dickie Betts, KEITH RICHARDS riff master, Peter Green, Peter Frampton, SRV, DUANE ALLMAN😎Forgot Paul Kossoff. Too many more this list could go on and on
Hendrix is my all time favorite. Dude has permanent residence in my heart and soul. Hes not just a guitar player hes an electric prophet.
Great List.! Some quick ones from my list: Tommy Bolin, Jake E. Lee, Vivian Campbell, Dave Murray and Jim McCarty